A neurological assessment is an evaluation of a person’s nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and the nerves that connect these areas to other parts of the body. A neurological exam ...

Nonneurologist practitioners faced with the diagnosis of dementia cannot be expected to conduct the detailed assessments for which neurologists are trained. Nonetheless, they should be able to ...

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an immune-mediated condition where inflammation damages the myelin sheath around peripheral nerves. Symptoms often develop slowly over at ...

Depending on the E/M code selected [based on the level of medical decision making (MDM)], specific documentation requirements are set for the history and examination. Please remember that for new ...

WASHINGTON, July 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday his health is in good shape and that he would take another neurological exam to determine his mental acuity if it is ...

With the increasing prevalence of dementia as populations age, and with the introduction of specific therapies, it becomes important that a wide range of practitioners develop skills in diagnosis.

NOTE: PFSH from an earlier encounter does not need to be re-recorded if the physician reviewed and updated the previous information. The review and update may be documented by describing any new PFSH ...